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Court Sentences Drug Offender to 12 Months Imprisonment with Option of Fine

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Justice Aluko of the Federal High Court has sentenced a man identified as Roomy to 12 months imprisonment or a fine of ₦300,000 for possession of tramadol. The sentencing followed his guilty plea to charges filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Roomy was arrested on November 15, 2024, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, during a routine passenger screening for an Ethiopian Airlines flight. He was en route to Turkey via Addis Ababa when the contraband was discovered.

The NDLEA prosecutor, Abu Ibrahim, highlighted that Roomy’s actions violated Section 11(b) of the NDLEA Act, CAP N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. Despite urging for a stricter penalty, Roomy’s lawyer, Augustine Nwagu, pleaded for leniency, noting his client’s remorse and first-time offender status.

Justice Aluko also ordered the forfeiture of Roomy’s passport to the Nigerian Immigration Service and the destruction of the seized drugs if no appeal is filed.

The court’s decision underscores the balance between upholding the law and considering mitigating circumstances.

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Nigerian Student Wins 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship

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It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.

It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.

“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”

The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.


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‘My Reforms Have Stabilised Nigeria’s Economy’ — President Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.

He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”

The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.

However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.


 

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Nyesom Wike Says He Knows Civil Servants Don’t Like Him

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Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.

He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.

He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”


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